Rail in Wales and the West

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ABOUT RAIL IN WALES AND THE WEST

Our Rail in Wales and the West conference celebrates developments across this extensive area which is steeped in railway history. With the exciting plans in the new Wales and Borders franchise and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.

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SCHEDULE

10.15 Introduction from the chair

10.20 Great Western prepares for the new era – Matthew Barnes, Head of Strategic Service Development, Great Western Railway

10.40 Improving the infrastructure – Daniel Round, Industry Programme Director – West of England, Network Rail

11.00 Discussion

11.10 Coffee break

11.40 A new open access service for South Wales – Ian Yeowart, Managing Director, Grand Union Trains

12.00 Running a devolved railway – Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde, Chief Operations Officer, TfW Rail

12.20 Strategic priorities for Wales Rail – Mark Barry, Professor of Practice in Connectivity, Cardiff University, and Strategic Advisor to Transport for Wales

12.40 Discussion

12.50 Lunch  

14.20 Rail freight opportunities – John Thomas, Director of Policy, Rail Partners

14.40 MetroWest moves forward – Tom Belletty, Project Manager (Rail), West of England Combined Authority

15.00 Revitalising the Temple Quarter – Anna Holbrook, Senior Sponsor – West of England, Network Rail

15.20 Discussion

15.30 Conference closes. Optional walking tour, Temple Quarter.

TABLES AND SPONSORSHIP

For delegate places and sponsorship opportunities please contact Contact David Lane on 07795 031051 or dave@davidlanepublishing.co.uk